Senior Structural Engineer

Major Responsibilities

- Under direction from the lead engineer, with great latitude of independent judgement or action perform structural engineering design, including drawings, estimates and specifications for Parks facilities in support of Landscape Architect and Architecture projects.
- Serve as Project Manager on large complex structural engineering projects designed both in-house or through consultants and ensure that they remain on schedule and within budget.
- Mentor junior structural engineers.
- Inspect sites and facilities; develop condition reports, recommendations, feasibility studies, scopes of work, drawings, specifications and estimates.
- Present projects as required for approvals internally and externally with other agencies.
- Conduct field inspections as required throughout the design process.
- Review designs from consultants and/or other City agencies which impact Parks facilities.
- May represent NYC Parks in relations with City agencies, contractors and their representatives, damage claimants and their representatives, consultants and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

1. Proficiency in AutoCAD. 2. Strong understanding of structural systems. 3. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoShop and 3D Rendering. 5. A driver license valid in New York State.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.